Atmosphere and Limited Palette, Charles Bridge, Prague

Charles Bridge, Prague

The Charles Bridge, Prague, is an iconic location. The majority of the painting has been simplified to silhouettes. The palette was limited, too. I used a stippling effect for the foliage of the tree. The statues were painted with various mixes of Payne's Grey.

Blue Evening Light and Atmosphere at Kings Lynn Power Station

Kings Lynn Power Station, Norfolk, England

Here's a painting completed in May 2015. It's a curious subject - Kings Lynn Power Station! I wanted to capture the blue light that sometimes illuminates it. I also strove for a very loose spontaneous painting - racing to get finished in under 30 minutes. I just made it in 29 mins! It was also a race against time, because the evening light was fading fast. To my eyes, this is a true impressionist painting... with impression, speed, atmosphere as a key aim.

Bridge over the Seine, Paris, France

The winter trees act as a frame for the two lamps on the bridge. Tiny figures crossing the bridge give scale and size. The bulding in the background are reduced to simple shapes without detail. The reflection of the brdige in the Seine is an important part of this composition. It suggests a grimy misty atmosphere so typical of Paris in winter.

Rainy Paris Street, France

Paris Street, France - 22" x 15"

Greys everywhere in this rainy Paris day. I use the three primary colours to mix either warm or cool greys. The warm brown foreground tree creates depth. The red awning adds a splash of local colour. Notice the two focal point figures are counter-changed light against dark, and dark against light for maximum impact. The tree foliage was stippled.

Time lapsed 5 minute video of painting boats and water

Time lapsed watercolour of boats, water, hill;s and church tower in France.

1, 2 and 3 day Loosen Up Watercolour Workshop in Norfolk

It doesn't matter whether you are an absolute beginner, or experienced painter. Join me in July 2017 for one, two or three days of watercolour painting at the coastal haven of Old Hunstanton and idyllic Thornham, West Norfolk. I will demonstrate at the start of the morning and afternoon sessions, and then with careful tuition, you will complete two paintings throughout the rest of the day. Learn how to create mood, atmosphere and light in your paintings. The main focus will be on loosen up your painting style. For more details: www.seantwright.com/courses

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